Cybertruck Production Ends in 2027 After Disappointing Sales

Cybertruck production is heading for the exit. Tesla CEO Elon Musk said on X on November 6, 2026 that the company will wind down the electric pickup at Gigafactory Texas around the middle of next year, to make room for more Cybercab robotaxis.

The announcement came as a short post with no detail about inventory, pricing or service for current owners. Here is what is known so far, and what the sales numbers say about why it happened.

What Tesla said about Cybertruck production

Musk’s post was brief: Tesla will be winding down Cybertruck production at Gigafactory Texas around the middle of 2027, with the floor space going to increased Cybercab output. Electrek quoted the full post and noted that Tesla has not said how long it will keep selling remaining trucks, or what happens to parts and service for people who already own one.

TechCrunch adds the bigger picture. Tesla is trying to reposition itself as an AI and robotics company, and the Cybercab, a two-seater robotaxi, is central to that plan. The company has spent about two months putting Cybercabs on the streets of Austin, Texas, and says it plans to expand to Dallas later this month.

It is also not the first product to go. Earlier this year Tesla ended the Model S and Model X to free up factory space for Optimus humanoid robots, according to TechCrunch.

Why Cybertruck production is being cut: the sales gap

The Cybertruck was supposed to be a cornerstone. When Musk handed over the first trucks in late 2023, he predicted Tesla would sell around 250,000 a year. TechCrunch reports the company has instead sold only tens of thousands in total over roughly three years.

Tesla does not report Cybertruck deliveries separately. It groups them under “Other Models.” Electrek says that bucket held 8,295 vehicles in the third quarter of 2026, down 48% from a year earlier and the lowest since the second quarter of 2021. Electrek estimates 7,000 to 8,000 of those were Cybertrucks, or a pace of about 30,000 a year. That would be roughly 12% of the capacity the line was planned around. These are outside estimates, not Tesla figures.

Electrek also points to S&P Global Mobility data showing SpaceX bought 1,279 Cybertrucks in the fourth quarter of 2025, and that Musk’s companies took 1,339 in total, about 19% of US registrations that quarter.

Why the Cybertruck struggled

The problems started at the 2019 reveal. Tesla said the truck would start under $40,000 and reach up to 500 miles of range. TechCrunch notes it achieved neither: the truck arrived two years late, with a base price near $60,000 and a top range more than 100 miles shorter than promised.

The polarizing design never seemed to win over buyers, and the truck also became a target for protesters as Musk’s political activity drew attention in 2024 and 2025, according to the same report.

What happens next

• **Production:** Tesla says it will wind down around mid-2027 at Gigafactory Texas.
• **Cybercab:** The freed-up space is meant for more robotaxis, with Dallas next in the rollout.
• **Owners:** Tesla has not said anything yet about parts, service or warranties.
• **Pricing and inventory:** No official word on how long new trucks stay on sale.

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Cybertruck production FAQ

**When will Cybertruck production end?** Musk said Tesla will wind it down around the middle of 2027 at Gigafactory Texas.

**Why is Tesla ending the Cybertruck?** Musk said the space is needed for more Cybercab production. Reports from TechCrunch and Electrek point to weak sales as the backdrop.

**Can I still buy a Cybertruck?** Tesla has not said when sales will stop. Check Tesla’s site for current availability.

Sources: TechCrunch, Electrek